Auditor I

State of Oklahoma

Auditor I performing financial, operational, and compliance audits for county governments in Oklahoma. Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or two years of related experience.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeAda • Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $48,000 - $52,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Utilize accounting and auditing skills to perform financial, operational, and federal compliance audits for county governments and other political entities.
Perform audits in the coverage of the following county courthouses: Pittsburg, Latimer, Atoka, Bryan, Choctaw, Pontotoc, and McCurtain.
Flexibility with travel and overnight arrangements is essential; travel to audit sites will be required and overnight stays possible for some audits.
Selected applicant will not be able to perform auditing work within the same county they reside.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or other business-related field, or a minimum of two years’ experience in an accounting and/or audit environment is necessary.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
Knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards.
Knowledge of Government Auditing Standards.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability and desire to work as part of a team.
Proficiency in Excel and Word.
Valid driver’s license.
Preference given to applicants who demonstrate strong critical thinking skills.
Strong communication and time management skills.
Ability to build effective working relationships.
Strong interest in continued professional development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary - entry level $48,000 - $52,000 range; salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Excellent state benefits consisting of: Retirement Plans: Defined Contribution with employer match up to 7% and Voluntary Contribution Plan
Comprehensive health insurance – medical, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and flexible medical spending account.
Supplemental life insurance.
Generous Benefits Allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
Longevity Bonus after two years of consecutive service.
11 Paid State Holidays annually.
120 hours Annual Leave per year – monthly accrual to begin immediately.
120 hours Sick Leave per year – monthly accrual to begin immediately.
CPE training provided/Educational leave for certifications.
Per diem for overnight travel.
Flexible work hours.

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingauditingfinancial auditsoperational auditsfederal compliance auditsgenerally accepted accounting principlesgenerally accepted auditing standardsGovernment Auditing StandardsExcelWord

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationteamworkcritical thinkingtime managementrelationship buildingprofessional development